- Assets test
- Asset types
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
- Asset types
- Gifting
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
- How much you can get
- Income and assets tests
What the parental means test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We assess your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Youth Allowance as a dependent student or Australian Apprentice.
- Who can get it
- Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
Retirement village or lifestyle village rent type for rent assistance
If you’re in retirement living, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance under the retirement or lifestyle village rent type.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
- Top payments
- Rent Assistance
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Supporting documents for Youth Allowance
When claiming Youth Allowance there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- Centrelink online account help guides
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
- If you’re employed
- What to report
Nil rate payment period when you get a Centrelink payment
The nil rate payment period helps you stay on your payment even if your income is over the cut-off point for your payment.